Category: Recipes

Last night, I found a perfectly ripe mango that I completely forgot about in the fruit bowl on my fridge. I threw two bananas in the freezer and went to bed excited try out a new smoothie recipe for breakfast. Yes, I lead a very exciting life, I know. Anyways, the smoothie turned out to be delicious. The mango was so sweet and frozen bananas made it perfectly creamy.

What really made it unique and flavorful was turmeric. Turmeric is aromatic and smells a bit like spicy orange. It has a pungent, earthy taste, is sweet and bitter at the same time, and pairs really well with ginger. It’s also known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties as well as a slew of other health benefits, so I try to throw it into recipes as much as possible. I also try to take a turmeric supplement whenever I remember, but I’ll save that for another post.

This smoothie makes for a filling, treat-like breakfast. It is naturally very sweet, I threw a date in mine but you can absolutely leave it out and it will still be delicious. I also love to throw flax seeds in everything because they are essentially flavorless but are full of heart-healthy fats and fiber. If you don’t have any on hand you can omit them as well. The recipe below makes 2 large smoothies.

Thai Curry is one of my favorite foods. I love how rich it is and how all of the spices give it a great depth of flavor. It’s my go-to every time I go out for Thai Food and I especially love it in the winter.

Last week, Chicago got hit with a ridiculous amount of snow. It gave me a good excuse to hang around the house and have a lazy weekend. It was also perfect Curry weather so I decided to trudge over to the grocery store and try to perfect a recipe I have been working on for a while. Good news is, hauling 3 huge bags of groceries (I got a bit carried away at the store) home in an unshoveled mess was worth it because I absolutely nailed this recipe! I am really excited to share it since it is so delicious.

Nutritionally, this soup is also slightly more balanced meal than traditional Curry. Adding broth stretches out the coconut milk and lightens things up a bit. Coconut milk is full of healthy plant-based fats, but I think everything is best in moderation. There are also tons of vegetables in here and rice noodles add some carbs to the meal. If you want to add a bit of protein to it you could totally throw some baked tofu in as well or add it on top at the end.

Thai Curry Soup (Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 30 Min. Serves: 6)

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. coconut oil

1/4 cup red curry paste

2 inch chunk ginger, peeled

4 cloves garlic, skin removed

3 Tbsp. soy sauce (gluten-free if you have an allergy)

1 Tbsp. brown sugar or coconut sugar

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

2 Tbsp. lime juice

6 cups vegetable broth*

2 (14 oz.) cans of full-fat coconut milk

1 cup button mushrooms, sliced

4 baby bok choy bunches, sliced

2 green peppers, julienned

1 medium red onion, sliced thin (save a bit as garnish)

1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 (8 oz) package vermicelli rice noodles

1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

1/4 cup basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions

In a food processor or high speed blender, blend together curry paste, ginger and garlic until combined.

In a large pot, over medium heat, melt coconut oil. Once melted, add in curry paste mixture and sauté until fragrant, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.

Add in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir until combined and then add in vegetable broth and coconut milk and allow it to come to a simmer.

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Hi, I’m Christina! I’m a huge foodie, travel and fitness lover, and try to live as healthy and holistically as possible. I believe how you eat and treat your body has a major impact on how you feel both physically and mentally. I have followed a gluten-free diet since I was 19 and love sharing my recipes and lifestyle hacks with others! More About Me!